Binary Converter
Convert text to binary, hex, decimal, and octal formats. Also convert between different number bases with real-time conversion and customizable formatting options.
Configuration
Quick Examples
Drop a text file here
Input Text
Output Binary
Number Base Conversion Guide
Binary (Base 2)
Uses only 0 and 1. Each position represents a power of 2.
Example: 1010 = 1×2³ + 0×2² + 1×2¹ + 0×2⁰ = 8 + 0 + 2 + 0 = 10 (decimal)
What is Binary Conversion?
Binary conversion is the process of converting data between different number systems, particularly between human-readable text and binary format (base-2). Binary is the fundamental language of computers, using only 0s and 1s to represent all information.
Understanding Number Systems
Binary (Base-2)
Uses only 0 and 1. Each position represents a power of 2.
Decimal (Base-10)
Standard number system using digits 0-9.
Hexadecimal (Base-16)
Uses 0-9 and A-F. Compact representation of binary.
Octal (Base-8)
Uses digits 0-7. Common in older computer systems.
Common Use Cases
Programming Education
Understanding how computers store and process data
Low-Level Programming
Assembly language, embedded systems, and hardware programming
Data Analysis
Examining binary file formats and protocols
Debugging
Analyzing binary data and memory dumps
Cryptography
Working with binary representations of encrypted data
Digital Forensics
Analyzing binary evidence and file signatures
Network Programming
Understanding binary protocols and data formats
Features of Our Binary Converter
Multiple Formats
Convert between binary, hex, decimal, and octal
Text Conversion
Convert text to binary representation (ASCII encoding)
Number Base Conversion
Convert individual numbers between bases
Customizable Separators
Choose how to separate bytes in output
File Support
Upload text files for batch conversion
Real-time Conversion
See results instantly as you type
Copy & Download
Easy copying and file download options
How to Use This Binary Converter
Select Mode
Choose to encode text/numbers or decode binary data
Choose Input Type
Select text or number input for encoding
Select Output Format
Choose binary, hex, decimal, or octal output
Configure Options
Set separators and formatting preferences
Enter Data
Type your input or upload a file
Get Results
Copy the converted output or download as a file
Binary Conversion Examples
Text to Binary:
Input: "Hello"
Output: 01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
Number Base Conversion:
Decimal 255:
11111111FF377Understanding ASCII Encoding
When converting text to binary, each character is converted to its ASCII value, then represented in binary.
Example: The letter 'A' has ASCII value 65, which is 01000001 in binary.
Tips for Binary Conversion
Memory Aid
Binary positions represent powers of 2: 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1
Hex Shortcut
Each hex digit represents exactly 4 binary digits
Validation
Always verify your conversions for critical applications
Endianness
Be aware of byte order when working with multi-byte values
Educational Value
Understanding binary conversion is fundamental for computer science students and programmers. It provides insight into how computers store and process all types of data, from simple text to complex multimedia files. This knowledge is essential for debugging, optimization, and understanding how software interacts with hardware at the lowest level.